Drawing Techniques by Old Masters & Contemporary Artists

A beautiful, sensuous surface is one of the principle

goals of meticulous drawing. For the past 500 years,

certain artists in each era have maintained fine rendering

and attention to surface as a priority in their work.

Making these beautiful drawings requires different skills

from making good paintings. Many talented painters lack

the light touch and sensitivity to produce a sensuous

surface on paper. Perhaps the ultimate tool in the

meticulous technique is a medium called "silverpoint".